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Applications are warmly invited for a Financial Controller role based in De Aar. We welcome candidates from every background across Northern Cape who are ready to grow with us.
Overview
This Financial Controller role sits within the finance jobs function in De Aar. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Northern Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the finance jobs team in Northern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Financial Controller is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the finance jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in De Aar much easier.
What We Offer
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The De Aar colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the finance jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the De Aar teams.
The company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in De Aar keep progressing.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Northern Cape.
Your Workplace
In addition, the environment is structured and deadline-driven, with peaks around month-end, year-end and audit cycles. The wider team is collaborative, but focused work is the norm.
Equally, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Northern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the De Aar site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
About the Team
Notably, you will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the finance jobs side of the business inside out. The De Aar group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Practically speaking, the team mix in De Aar reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Growing With Us
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The finance jobs space in De Aar offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Northern Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every De Aar team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in De Aar have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.
Key Responsibilities
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
- Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
- Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
- Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
- Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
- Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
Candidate Profile
- B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
- Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
- Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
- Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.